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Wednesday, 26 April 2017

Colour INKspiration #08

It's time again for another Colour INKspiration blog hop. Today we are working with some lovely earthy colours. I have to admit I have never used these colours together. I haven't used Tip Top Taupe or Delightful Dijon in ages so I am giving them one last hurrah before they leave us to make way for 5 new In Colours.

Here's the inspiration photo:

What comes to mind when you see these colours together? I had an aha moment & decided to use my Best Birds bundle. Surprisingly I have never inked up this stamp set, even with a blog called the Speckled Sparrow! I have to say after making a few cards today with it I really love it.

Here is my card.

Best Birds Speckled Sparrow Card

So, today as you can see, I have made a card for ME! It's an interesting concept isn't it, making a card for yourself. What would you make yourself? Have I totally lost the plot?

As you can see this card is a little different. It has an acetate panel so you can see the beautiful grassy sunrise or is it a sunset? I just love that Serene Scenery DSP. The Delightful Dijon spots on the front are also from that DSP pack.

Acetate Panel Best Birds

I have added a little oval & scallop background for the sentiment. I chose this one for me however, it would make a nice card for any occasion. I stamped my sparrow in Early Espresso onto watercolour paper & let it sit for a little while. I then coloured the bird in using Soft Suede, Delightful Dijon & Tip Top Taupe with an Aqua Painter. I added a smidge of Garden Green for the leaves & a piece of Linen Thread.

Here is the inside of the card. I left a vanilla panel to the left of the card to write a little note. I just might send it on to someone else one of these days. After making this card, I am really sad to see these colours retire!

During the week I made another card using all carrying over items plus a little bit of a sneak peek NEW stamp set & punch, using the same bird.

I have used the new In Colour Berry Burst ink for the little bird's belly along with Cherry Cobbler. The sentiment is from Hang Your Stocking stamp set & the lovely new punch & stamp set sneak peek is a new bundle coming soon called Label Me Pretty.

Next on the hop is Denita with her lovely project. Click the next blog button to head on over to her blog & continue the hop.

oh I love it! I have wanted that bird set but never acquired it so now that it's staying I think I might. your colouring is lovely and I love the surprise of the acetate panel. So clever. - and the christmas one is gorgeous too. look forward to seeing some more!

What perfect set for this colour combination and for a card for yourself. I love the acetate panel. I hadn't spotted it at first. I love your Christmas version as well. I hope he gets more inkings soon!

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